Filming and special events

Holding an event on the borough's streets, parks and open spaces.

Guide to holding street events in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

A guide to holding events in parks in the borough

Holding a promotional or charitable event in a public space.

Carnival 2025 is now over. The next carnival will take place in 2026 on the August bank holiday weekend.

If you would like to film in the Royal Borough you can now apply online.

Find out more about street trading and night-time enforcement teams

Requirements for filming and photography in the Borough. This includes the application process and lead times.

Film location library

Services